Mark Sanchez

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News about Mark Sanchez, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Nov. 6, 2014

Ben Shpigel On Pro Football column focuses on NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez, who was more or less asked to serve as a caretaker with New York Jets, but is now being asked to win games for Philadelphia Eagles; with Eagles starter Nick Foles injured, Sanchez has taken over a 6-2 team with Super Bowl aspirations. MORE

Oct. 12, 2014

Ben Shpigel On Pro Football column holds that since the Rex Ryan era dawned in 2009, New York Jets quarterbacks have committed at least two turnovers in 40 of 85 regular season games; speculates that if Geno Smith's performance does not improve, Ryan may not outlast him as he did Mark Sanchez. MORE

Mar. 28, 2014

Mark Sanchez, the former starting quarterback for the New York Jets, will compete to be the backup to Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles, a position filled last season by Michael Vick, now of the Jets. MORE

Mar. 22, 2014

New York Jets release quarterback Mark Sanchez, opening up slot for Michael Vick, who signs one-year, $5 million contract with team; move raises question of what team intends to do with quarterback Geno Smith, who will be entering his second season. MORE

Nov. 27, 2013

NFL Roundup; Mark Sanchez, speaking publicly for the first time since shoulder surgery, proclaims his desire to return to the New York Jets next season; other football news noted. MORE

Nov. 19, 2013

Ben Shpigel On Pro Football column says that with 20 turnovers in his first 10 games, New York Jets quarterback,Geno Smith, has had the same troubles as Mark Sanchez did in his rookie year, testing Rex Ryan’s capacity for tolerance. MORE

Oct. 9, 2013

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez undergoes operation to repair right shoulder, ending his season and probably his career with team. MORE

Sep. 15, 2013

New York Jets place quarterback Mark Sanchez on short-term injured reserve, move that will sideline him for eight weeks, one day after coach Rex Ryan said he was 'doing a great job in rehab.' MORE

Sep. 1, 2013

It appears that New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith will win starting job by default after Mark Sanchez goes down with shoulder injury. MORE

Aug. 27, 2013

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan refuses to address any topic remotely related to the team's quarterback situation; remains unclear whether Mark Sanchez's uncertain status means the team must prepare as if Geno Smith will start Week 1 against Tampa Bay Buccaneers; other Jets news and NFL developments noted. MORE

Aug. 25, 2013

Ben Shpigel On Pro Football column holds that New York Jets quarterback situation became murkier as Geno Smith struggled and Mark Sanchez hurt his shoulder in preseason game against New York Giants. MORE

Aug. 23, 2013

Ben Shpigel On Pro Football column contends that with competition between Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith for starting quarterback still too close to call, New York Jets must be somewhat discouraged; observes that Sanchez is in his fifth year and yet to distinguish himself from a rookie. MORE

Aug. 20, 2013

New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith recognizes that a good showing in upcoming preseason game against the New York Giants is a critical factor in the team's decision to choose him or quarterback Mark Sanchez as their starter. MORE

Aug. 18, 2013

New York Jets beat Jacksonville Jaguars, 37-13, in preseason game; Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez logs an inconsistent performance, leaving the door open for Geno Smith, Sanchez's competition for the starting job. MORE

Aug. 16, 2013

NFL Roundup; New York Jets decide to start Mark Sanchez at quarterback in preseason game against Jacksonville Jaguars; other football news noted. MORE

Aug. 12, 2013

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is elusive about whether Mark Sanchez or Geno Smith will start at quarterback for preseason game against Jacksonville Jaguars. MORE

Aug. 10, 2013

Ben Shpigel On Pro Football column; New York Jets lose preseason opener to Detroit Lions, 26-17; Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez goes 10 of 13 passing for 125 yards, with one touchdown and one interception; Geno Smith, Sanchez's competitor for the starting job, leaves in third quarter with ankle injury. MORE

Jul. 14, 2013

Ben Shpigel On Pro Football column observes that New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez’s annual California summer camp for his teammates has proceeded as in years past, though without rookie Geno Smith, who may displace him. MORE

May. 23, 2013

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says quarterback Mark Sanchez must eliminate his mistakes if he hopes to be team's starter in new season. MORE

May. 17, 2013

Veteran quarterback David Garrard's decision to retire has altered the New York Jets quarterback dynamic, casting Mark Sanchez opposite rookie Geno Smith. MORE

May. 3, 2013

New York Jets beleaguered quarterback Mark Sanchez maintains that he is unfazed by team's drafting of quarterback Geno Smith, suggesting that he welcomes competition for starting role. MORE

Apr. 27, 2013

Ben Shpigel On Pro Football column argues that New York Jets decision to take quarterback Geno Smith in second round of NFL draft signals end to quarterback Mark Sanchez's career in New York; holds that sooner or later, Smith will be starting quarterback for Jets. MORE

Dec. 28, 2012

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez will start in team's season finale against Buffalo Bills. MORE

Dec. 19, 2012

Ben Shpigel On Pro Football column questions how poorly New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez must play to be released from the team; says Jets have little financial incentive to cut him and have no viable replacements. MORE

Dec. 19, 2012

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan announces that third-string quarterback Greg McElroy will replace starter Mark Sanchez in upcoming game against San Diego Chargers; game will be the first NFL start for McElroy, who passed Tim Tebow on the depth chart. MORE

Dec. 7, 2012

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is peppered with questions about his decision to start quarterback Mark Sanchez and team's quarterbacking depth chart. MORE

Dec. 6, 2012

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan, following 48 hours of thought, decides to start quarterback Mark Sanchez in upcoming game against Jacksonville Jaguars; decision ends speculation that Sanchez would be unseated by third-string quarterback Greg McElroy. MORE

Dec. 6, 2012

Bill Morris On Pro Football column on New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, who, after being replaced by third-string quarterback Greg McElroy in game against Arizona Cardinals, was forced to take over degrading job known as clip board duty. MORE

Dec. 3, 2012

New York jets defeat Arizona Cardinals, 7-6; Jets quarterback Greg McElroy, making his NFL debut, replaces struggling quarterback Mark Sanchez late in the third quarter and leads scoring drive. MORE

Nov. 29, 2012

New York Jets prepare to face the Arizona Cardinals, still reeling from their humiliating Thanksgiving night loss to the New England Patriots and gaffe that has made quarterback Mark Sanchez the butt of countless jokes. MORE

Nov. 24, 2012

Incident in which New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez collided with the rear end of teammate Brandon Moore, leading to three touchdowns by New England Patriots in a 52-second time span, may be remembered as one of the ugliest moments in NFL history. MORE

Oct. 30, 2012

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan will use the team's bye week to make changes to his squad, addressing concerns about an inconsistent offensive line and failings by quarterback Mark Sanchez. MORE

Oct. 15, 2012

Harvey Araton On Pro Football column compares experience of Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Andrew Luck to that of New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, noting that both have felt the pressure of being counted on to be a team savior. MORE

Oct. 11, 2012

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez says he is not worried about losing his starting position, after receiving tepid endorsements from coach Rex Ryan and owner Woody Johnson. MORE

Oct. 10, 2012

Greg Bishop On Pro Football column says the Houston Texans victory over New York Jets reinforces that the Jets are not a championship team as constructed, and quarterback Mark Sanchez is not a championship quarterback. MORE

Oct. 5, 2012

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, who has the worst completion percentage among starting quarterbacks this season, brushes off criticism as team prepares to face Houston Texans. MORE

Sep. 24, 2012

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column contends that the short leash the New York Jets have on quarterback Mark Sanchez is keeping him from growing as a leader. MORE

Sep. 10, 2012

Harvey Araton On Pro Football column discusses New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez's stellar performance during the team's 48-28 victory over the Buffalo Bills. MORE

Sep. 2, 2012

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez and backup Tim Tebow have developed a friendship despite vying for playing time. MORE

Aug. 4, 2012

NFL Roundup; New York Jets coach Rex Ryan resists taking a humorous swipe after Pres Obama weighs in on the potential for quarterback controversy between Jets starter Mark Sanchez and backup Tim Tebow; other NFL news noted. MORE

Jul. 30, 2012

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column observes that with Tim Tebow and Mark Sanchez, the New York Jets carry one of the NFL’s most enduring traditions into training camp, a quarterback controversy. MORE

Jul. 27, 2012

Harvey Araton On Pro Football column asserts that as the New York Jets open training camp, quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow made it through interviews, but the long-term forecast for a calm coexistence is overcast at best. MORE

May. 25, 2012

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez looks polished on third day of organized team activities, while backup quarterback Tim Tebow throws two interceptions and works out with the punt team. MORE

Mar. 27, 2012

New York Jets quarterbacks Tim Tebow and Mark Sanchez express enthusiasm for working with one another and a willingness to sacrifice for the betterment of the team. MORE

Mar. 27, 2012

Harvey Araton On Pro Football column asserts that the New York Jets new backup quarterback Tim Tebow could drive starter Mark Sanchez to get better, or to get out; contends that either way, Tebow's introductory news conference showcased his talent for deflecting controversy. MORE

Mar. 23, 2012

New York Jets daring trade for quarterback Tim Tebow diversifies their offense but complicates the dynamic at their most important position; Jets will install series of plays intended to use Tebow in several ways, and their ideal result will be for him to challenge Mark Sanchez during practices and complement him during games. MORE

Mar. 22, 2012

Analysis scrutinizes the New York Jets acquisition of quarterback Tim Tebow from the Denver Broncos, saying the move invites a quarterback controversy between Tebow and starter Mark Sanchez, who just inked a five-year deal; contends that even after trading for a long list of controversial playmakers in recent seasons, the Jets still have not learned that championship teams are built, not bought. MORE

Mar. 10, 2012

New York Jets agree in principle with quarterback Mark Sanchez on a new five-year contract that could be worth as much as $68.5 million, bowing out of the Peyton Manning sweepstakes. MORE

Jan. 19, 2012

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson sheds more light on the feud between wide receiver Santonio Holmes and quarterback Mark Sanchez in a Showtime interview, delivering the strongest on-the-record rebuke of Holmes and the strife that has engulfed the team. MORE

Jan. 14, 2012

Introduction of Tony Sparano as New York Jets new offensive coordinator only temporarily deflects attention from the issues of locker room discord and Mark Sanchez’s psyche; Sparano will be tasked with refining Sanchez's traits and attributes to become a more effective quarterback. MORE

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November 28, 2014, Friday

This week’s games feature a trip to Lambeau Field for the Philadelphia Eagles, who are playing behind a resurgent Mark Sanchez, and will face a Green Bay Packers team that is 41-10 when Aaron Rodgers starts on their home field.